Spey basics: Lines and tips and bugs, oh my!

[Chinook SSSF]

ahh yes, the mighty North : ) *raises drink*

[Arctic]

*raises drink*

...to fish that rise...

[fisherman]

Agreed! The Short heads are now part of my arsenal.

Charlie, did ya know the Skagit cast is the only Spey cast to utilize a true sustained anchor. And I simply do not like any Scandi line set Ive tried. I just use a lighter Skagit head, and a hi-floater tip, as opposed to a sink tip... Does the same thing, but easier for me to work. Plus, those Rio floating heads, and tip sections really let you chug, and gurgle those bugs! For how little rod hours(comparatively) I get with my two hand outfit, I sure spend a lot of time tying patterns, building lines, and practicing in the grass.

You can use sustained anchor casts with other lines. I cast my scandi the same as I cast my skagits but it does take a little adjustment with the longer scandi. Still use sustained anchor casts for sure. And touch and go when space allows for it too but I do that with Skagit lines too. I think a Skagit can single spey just fine, maybe not the best looking thing in the world but it works and sometimes it is a good choice.

[Chedster]

I tried out the new Airflo Rage line...Kinda a cross between a skagit and scandi line. It's gonna be sweet next summer for the big D and summer fishing. Throw a floater or polyleader on it and let'r fly. Last few days I have been tossing the Airflo speydicator on my switch rod and have to say indicator fishing is productive! This line launches the "junk" nicely and really shines in its mending capabilities. Now if I could only land some fish with it, 2 for 8 is not a good start!